About BissellMelville Bissell patented the BISSELL carpet sweeper in 1876, once of the first mechanical sweepers ever conceived. Shortly after, he built the first Bissell manufacturing plant in Michigan and began assisting Americans and the world suck it up and tackle the confounding and unhealthy problem of dust-laden carpets and floors. Remaining a technology and trend innovator in the field of home cleaning solutions for the next 100+ years, Bissell remains committed to bringing you the most advanced, effective, and practical solutions for keeping your home clean.